MLB owners vote to install John Seidler as control person of San Diego Padres  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — Baseball owners voted to install John Seidler, the oldest brother of the late former Padres chairman Peter Seidler, as the team's control person.  —  “We're looking forward to continued stewardship …

2025 MLB Farm System Rankings For All 30 Teams  —  Image credit: Kristian Campbell (left) and Roman Anthony (Photo by Tayla Bolduc/Worcester Red Sox)  —  The American League East still has the best farm system in baseball, but the crown has shifted to Boston entering the 2025 season following Baltimore's …

Alex Bregman knows what he wants — and is holding out for it  —  Top lone free agent still seeking long-term deal  —  Pete Alonso deal opens up intriguing trade possibility for Mets  —  Self-deprecating ‘Uncle Andy’ has shot to be greatest NFL coach ever  —  Already a subscriber?  Log in.

Ippei Mizuhara sentenced to 57 months for stealing from Shohei Ohtani  —  SANTA ANA, Calif. — Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for stealing about $17 million from Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to repay gambling debts.

NCAA announces transgender student-athlete participation policy change  —  Men's category open to all eligible student-athletes, women's category restricted to student-athletes assigned female at birth, schools directed to foster welcoming environments on all campuses.

One last MLB free agent for every team: Finding new homes for 30 available players  —  Spring training is around the corner, and the free agent market has been stripped of its universal impact.  What's left — with very few exceptions — are players who would barely move the needle on one roster but fill a specific need on another.

Sources: Pete Alonso returning to Mets on 2-year, $54M deal  —  Slugger Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $54 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, ending a lengthy free agency with a return engagement to the only team for which he has played.

Journeyman outfielder Tommy Pham signs 1-year deal with Pittsburgh Pirates: Sources  —  Free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham has agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, league sources said.  The contract is a major-league deal, with an additional $250,000 in incentives.

Alex Cohen will be full-time backup to Cubs TV voice Jon Sciambi on Marquee Sports Network  —  Alex Cohen will be the backup play-by-play voice for Cubs broadcasts on Marquee Sports Network starting this season, the Sun-Times has learned.  —  Cohen, formerly the lead radio and TV voice …

Yankees Claim Braden Shewmake  —  The Yankees announced Wednesday that they've claimed infielder Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Royals.  He'll bring their 40-man roster to capacity, meaning New York will now need to make a roster move once lefty Tim Hill's deal is finalized.

How banned Yankees fan Austin Capobianco's life has changed since his infamous World Series moment  —  Austin Capobianco has grown accustomed to the blowback.  It's been more than three months since the 38-year-old Connecticut man grabbed and pried open the glove of Los Angeles Dodgers right …

Nationals Star Second Baseman Reportedly Wants Long-Term Contract From Team  —  The Washington Nationals star second baseman reportedly is looking for a contract extension from the team.  —  If everything works out for the Washington Nationals, they're going to have one of the best groups of young talent in Major League Baseball.

NBA Intel: Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram Trade Talks; Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, more  —  Following blockbuster trades involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and De'Aaron Fox, teams are moving urgently, only two days before the NBA trade deadline.